UEFA suspends matches in Israel until further notice

UEFA has announced that none of its competition matches will be held in Israel until further notice, the Israel Football Association (IFA) said in a statement on Thursday, citing UEFA’s decision.

UEFA stated that it decided after thoroughly evaluating the current safety and security situation in the whole territory of Israel.

Accordingly, Israeli champion Maccabi Haifa, which participates in the UEFA Europa League, and Maccabi Tel Aviv, which plays in the UEFA Europa Conference League, were asked together with the IFA to offer alternative stadiums outside Israel for their home matches.